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As I Am

Alicia Keys · 2007

60 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

Alicia Keys blends soulful melodies with powerful lyrics, creating an intimate and empowering listening experience.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with emotional peaks
  • intimate moments of self-reflection
  • empowering anthems for resilience
  • for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
  • want standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Solidified her status and gained wider recognition with multiple Grammy nominations.
Themes
female empowerment· intimate love letters
Career context
Released on November 9, 2007, 'As I Am' is Alicia Keys' third studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'The Diary of Alicia Keys.' At this stage in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in contemporary R&B, building on previous successes while exploring deeper themes of identity and self-acceptance.
Stylistic neighbors
John Legend· H.E.R.· Anderson .Paak
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Go Ahead".

  • 1 As I Am (intro) 1:52
  • 2 Go Ahead Start here 4:35
  • 3 Superwoman 4:34
  • 4 No One 4:13
  • 5 Like You'll Never See Me Again 5:15
  • 6 Lesson Learned 4:13
  • 7 Wreckless Love 3:52
  • 8 The Thing About Love 3:49
  • 9 Teenage Love Affair 3:10
  • 10 I Need You 5:09
  • 11 Where Do We Go From Here 4:10
  • 12 Prelude to a Kiss 2:07
  • 13 Tell You Something (Nana's reprise) 4:28
  • 14 Sure Looks Good to Me 4:57
  • 15 Waiting for Your Love 3:48

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Alicia Keys's catalog. Solidified her status and gained wider recognition with multiple Grammy nominations.

The Element of Freedom
Listen next

The Element of Freedom

2009

Continues the soulful themes with a more expansive sound and deeper exploration.
The Diary of Alicia Keys
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The Diary of Alicia Keys

2003

Sets the stage with similar emotional depth and lyrical richness.
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